Presentation
Inversion injury while playing football. Tender and swollen ankle. Inability to weight bear.
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ankle joint effusion post-trauma
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Large ankle joint effusion, but no fracture.
Case Discussion
Similar to the elbow, the fat pads around the ankle joint (anteriorly and posteriorly) are displaced by the soft-tissue density. In most cases, the ankle joint effusion is most clearly demonstrated anteriorly.
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